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For the most part, the hallways at Blue Heron Elementary School are exactly as expected during the summer: mostly empty with the occasional custodian working on projects that weren’t possible during the school year.

But at one end of the school comes a familiar sound: children laughing and talking, and perhaps most importantly, learning.

With quarterback Sam Stratton slowed by a right leg injury in the second quarter, the Chargers’ high-powered offense came to near standstill. Defensively, the Chargers forced four turnovers (three interceptions and a fumble recovery) but also gave up their fair share of big plays.

Trailing 23-16 in the pivotal second game against No. 6 Regis, the Chatfield Chargers knew they had to put together a near-perfect run to win. Thankfully they practice this kind of stuff.

“We practice that a lot,” sophomore middle Grace Newkirk said. “We practice in situations like that. Against (junior varsity), they have a certain lead and we have to come back and win. So, we never give up.”